Hikers hitting the trails this summer can expect to see tons of beautiful scenery, especially when it comes to wildflowers. Central Oregon is full of them—blue ones, pink ones, tall ones, short ones—full of them. However, describing these flowers beyond simple color and size adjectives can be intimidating. “The problem that people often come across […]
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Somebody has to Pay
IP 28 asks large corporations to make some hard decisions
Oregon residents may feel lucky not to have to pay a sales tax, but the reality is that someone has to make up that money. A new measure will be placed on the November 2016 ballot with the goal of taxing those who make the most—but according to some, it could cost the state big […]
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Buying & Selling a Home with Solar Panels
There is an abundance of reasons why buying a house with solar panels is a great idea, but there are also some negatives that can arise when a house is being sold. Solar panels have been cited as adding $15,000-$20,000 to the value of a home if purchased outright. This is because of the appeal […]
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Slightly Spectacular
Slightly Stoopid comes to the Les Schwab Amphitheater
The band Slightly Stoopid has been around for literally decades. Their creative sound is an energetic fusion of reggae, punk, hip-hop, folk, jazz and whatever else they feel like bringing to the mix. Often compared to the legendary group Sublime, this Southern California-born band has made a name for itself across the globe and will […]
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Les Schwab Amphitheater Institutes New Sustainable Initiative for All Concerts
New “Take Note Initiative” reduces waste for events held in venue and is “Music to Our Environment”
Bend, Oregon – Just in time for concert season, Les Schwab Amphitheater is launching its new “Take Note Initiative” starting with its season opener, the Alabama Shakes concert, on Friday, May 27. The new sustainability initiative is designed to reduce waste and make the amphitheater a more environmentally friendly venue. Take Note Initiative elements include: […]
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OSU-Cascades’ MFA and the Deschutes County Library Pop-up Science Fair
Bend, OR—Deschutes Public Library will host the OSU-Cascades’s Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing for a Pop-up Science Fair, during the Second Sunday reading series on June 12, 2-4 pm. We invite you to join the library’s Special Guests, the second-year MFA students, for an investigation into the writing life. The Pop-Up Science Fair is a […]
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Extreme Heat Dangerous to Pets
Bend, OR – The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) would like to offer tips on keeping your pet safe in the heat. The best spot for your pet is inside a safe, cool house. Dogs and cats cannot cool their body temperatures as efficiently as humans. If your pet is outside during the day, […]
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Local Builders Join Bend Area Habitat for Humanity
Setting out to build their home in one week as part of Habitat’s nationwide Home Builders Blitz
BEND, OR – During the week of June 6-10, professional homebuilders from across the country will help nearly 250 families build strength, stability and self-reliance through housing during Habitat for Humanity’s annual Home Builders Blitz. Locally, Bend Area Habitat, with the help of the local building community, will attempt to build a house in one […]
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Old Mill District Named as Finalist in Urban Land Institute 2016 Global Awards for Excellence
Bend, Oregon Mixed-Use Center is Honored in International Real Estate Development Award Program
Bend, Oregon – The Old Mill District, a mixed-use retail, dining and entertainment center in Central Oregon, was selected as a finalist in the 2016 Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2016 Global Awards for Excellence program. This program is widely recognized as one of the land use industry’s most prestigious award programs. The Old Mill District […]
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2016 Munch & Music Concerts in Drake Park Line-Up Announced
BEND, OR – The 26th Annual Bend Memorial Clinic Munch and Music presented by The Source Weekly and Hayden Homes will kick off on July 9th with an outstanding line-up of national touring artists. “This series was started 26 years ago on the idea that communities can be better served by giving members access to […]
